Two-faced Woman
© Estate of Sulton Rogers
Born in Mississippi, Rogers spent the majority of his adult life in Syracuse, NY, where he worked at a chemical plant. Taught to carve by his father at a young age, his skill came in handy while working the night shift at the plant. He continued to carve throughout his time in New York, but Rogers began working in wood in earnest following his retirement, eventually returning to Mississippi. He referred to his subjects as “haints,” a Southern term for ghosts, and his miniature houses full of the figures as “haint houses.” His forms were often exaggerated and abstracted as in the carving pictured and frequently referenced characters from the artist’s dreams.
Exhibition Title: Asheville Art Museum: An Introduction to the Collection
Label Date: 2021
Type: Catalogue Entry
Written by: Andrew Glasglow
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